1918 The end of the war + the peace treaties

End of war, handout + homework: The end of the war.doc
14/03/10: Treaty of Versailles homework: Treaty of Versailles worksheet.doc

The end of the war: Questions page 68 - 79:

1. Give the date of the sinking of the Lusitania.
2. What influence did the sinking of the Lusitania have on American public opinion about the war?
3. What message was in the Zimmerman telegram?
4. Give reasons why Ludendorff's offensive is described as a gamble.
5. What are stormtroopers?
6. Why was the 8th of August a major turning point for the Germans?

Treaty of Versailles: Check your understanding questions

Below are some basic factual questions about the Treaty of Versailles. You should be able to answer some of these questions by looking at your notes. You can also answer the questions using this website: http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/treaty_of_versailles.htm or page 122 and 123 of your textbook:

1. How did the British public and the French want to treat the Germans after the war?
2. What happened to Germany’s territory in the Treaty of Versailles?
3. How many soldiers could Germany have?
4. What was Clause 231--The War Guilt Clause?
5. What are reparations, and what was the total amount of reparations Germany had to pay?
6. Why did the Germans sign the Treaty if it was so bad?
7. What was the response of the German people to the Treaty?
8. What happened to the territories of the Turkish Empire?

Fair or Harsh?

Download this document: Treaty_of_Versailles_was it a good treaty.doc
Read through the information and form your opinion as directed in the document. You can work in teams.

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23/03/10: League of Nations & Weimar: "Webquest"

Open up a new Word Doc.
Use the websites given below to answer the questions.
Make sure to print off the Word doc and stick it in your workbook so you can easily refer to it when preparing for the exam.

Start with the amazing powerpoint (all made in Flash by the Board of Studies). It provides a good overview of the ToV, Germany, Weimar and the LoN (League of Nations). Complete all quizes and read/click through the whole presentation
Powerpoint, ToV, LoN, Weimar
Copy the answers and info below in your Word doc and answer them using the PPT (most info you need is on slide 7 of the PPT).

1. Historians call the newly established German republic: * (fill in name here) >>
   Its official name at the time was Das Deutsches Reich (German Empire), or "Das Tritte Reich" (The third Empire).
2. Weimar was a little town (describe its location) *.
3. The Weimar Republic lasted from * to * (do internet research.)
4. The "third reich" lasted from * to *. (do internet research; Note: there are some conflicting dates out there, it depends on the point of view taken).
5. Search the internet for a map of the Weimar republic and paste it in your document.

After you have finished the powerpoint, copy the text below in your Word doc. Now go to this website: http://www.un.org/aboutun/history.htm to complete the missing words (indicated by an *) below.

History of the United Nations

In *, the International Peace Conference was held in The Hague to elaborate instruments for settling crises peacefully, preventing wars and codifying rules of warfare.
The forerunner of the United Nations was *, an organization conceived in similar circumstances during the first World War, and established in * under the * "to promote international cooperation and to achieve peace and security."
The League of Nations ceased its activities after failing to * .
In *, representatives of 50 countries met in San Francisco at the United Nations Conference on International Organization to draw up the United Nations Charter.
The Charter was signed on 26 June * by the representatives of the 50 countries.


Go to this website: http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/leagueofnations.htm to answer these questions:

The League of Nations

The league of nations was an international body whose sole purpose was *

• The league of nations was based in * (location) because * (reason).
• The meaning of the word convenant: (use internet of you have to)
• If nations in dispute failed to listen to the Assembly's decision, the league would try to force them by *
• A difference between the League of Nations and the current United Nations is that *
• Four weaknesses of the League of nations at its inception:
• In dot points, briefly describe three disputes which were successfully resolved by the LoN:
• In dot points, briefly describe three disputes which were unsuccessfully resolved by the LoN:

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Next lessons: The Weimar years.

Over the holidays you should read Chapter 3, International Relations, 1918 - 1939, page 119 - 160.

In Term 2 we will start by looking at the rise of the Nazis and will spend most of our time on World War II. There will be a research essay (in the library) on an aspect of your choosing about Nazi Germany. (i.e. Propaganda, Hitler jugend, the Holocaust, women in nazi germany, Nazi leaders etc). More info will follow soon.